• Contents
  • 1. Karakia Whakatuwhera Opening Karakia
  • 2. Ngā Hōnea Apologies
    • Apologies
  • 3. Wāhanga Tūmatanui Public Forum
    • Public Forum
    • 3.1 Te Kuramea Karere – Lake Rotoma and Lakes Rotoehu Reduction Proposal Tabled Document 1 - Public Forum Lake Rotoma and Rotoehu Reduction proposal Lakes Strategy Meeting: Objective ID A4491678 Tabled Document 2 - Public Forum - Rotoiti Rotoma Proposal Additional Data: Objective ID A4491679   Presented by Te Kuramea Karere. Key Points - Te Kuramea Karere: Presented a proposed solution to reduce the water volume in Lake Rotoma and Lake Rotoehu to address the challenges posed by high water levels in the lakes (Reference Tabled Documents 1 and 2) Aspiration was to be resilient/innovative and think “outside the box” in order to reduce water levels through the implementation of a mechanical evaporation system Took six weeks off work to develop this concept/report Highlighted the negative impacts of high lake levels on properties, infrastructure and the environment; emphasised the need for a solution to mitigate these impacts, even though there was currently a dry spell / summer season Referenced various aspects of the project, including technical details, site considerations, environmental implications, logistical challenges, regulatory requirements and basic cost analysis Highlighted the need for collaboration between stakeholders, including TALT, BOPRC and local iwi Engagement was crucial for effective communication, regulatory compliance, and addressing cultural and environmental concerns Focussed on the contents of Tabled document 2, which provided additional data and focused on the variations observed in Lake Rotoma's water levels during different documented El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) related weather patterns Data supported the proposal and helped in understanding the relationship between ENSO weather patterns and Lake Rotoma's water levels. Key Points – Members: Acknowledged the hard work/dedication by Te Kuramea Karere in supporting the community with the innovative proposal and thinking big; encouraged him to consider further possibilities for future use Recognised that further investigation into financial planning and regulatory compliance would be required.   Items for Staff Follow Up: Referral of Te Kuramea Karere’s Lake Rotoma and Lakes Rotoehu Reduction Proposal to the Te Arawa Lakes Technical Working Group Pou Tākiwaiora, on behalf of members of the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group, to respond to Te Kuramea Karere with a letter of appreciation, advising of the next steps.  
  • 4. Whakapuakanga o Ngā Take Whai Taha-Rua Declaration of Conflicts of Interest
  • 5. Ngā Meneti Minutes
    • Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group Minutes - 23 June 2023
  • 6. Ngā Pūrongo Reports
    • Correspondence Received Agenda Item   
    • Appointment of Representatives for Te Arawa Lakes Trust on the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group Agenda Item   
    • Verbal Update: Fresh Water Gold Clam Response Update Agenda Item   
    • Verbal update on Strategy Review Process Agenda Item   
    • Te Arawa Lakes Trust Update to the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group - 22 September 2023 Agenda Item   
    • Verbal Update - Ministry for the Environment
    • Rotorua Lakes Council Update Report to Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group 22 September 2023 Agenda Item   
    • Programme Status Update and Purongo ā-tau 2022-2023 Agenda Item   
    • Draft Terms of Reference for Te Arawa Lakes Technical Working Group Agenda Item   
    • Essential Freshwater Policy Programme Update Agenda Item   
  • 7. Karakia Kati Closing Karakia